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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,693.93, 35,456.97 and 15,622.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,693.93, 35,456.97 and 15,622.66 is: 21,558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,693.93 : 35,456.97 = 15,622.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,693.93/35,456.97 = 15,622.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,693.93x = 35,456.97 × 15,622.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,693.93x = 553,932,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,932,186.94/25,693.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.87

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